Charlie
was apt
to make up
stories.
It got
to a point
when no-one
believed anything
he said.
Until one day
we followed him.
Who would have thought it?
Charlie really had
a pet dinosaur.
Written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See #33 photo prompt.
Image credit: DianaZG on Pixabay
there is something
about a portrait in sepia
the delicate hue and the softly faded smile
not standardized or digitized or posted somewhere in the cloud
save it – print it – don’t lose it – you’ll regret it
and always keep your memories
stored safely in
your heart
Written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See #32 photo prompt.
Image credit: DariuszSankowski on Pixabay
Dark trees, darkened house,
sense of dread inside your head.
Go on, step softly, lest he hear you
What goes on inside that house?
Light spills out, a shadow moves
Hold your breath, keep still, keep calm!
The light grows stronger, pulls you near.
Sense of dread inside your head.
You look up, the figure beckons.
Sense of dread inside your head.
Gripped by his gaze he draws you in.
Sense of dread inside your head.
You venture onward, up the stairs.
Sense of dread inside your head.
Dark trees, darkened house,
no longer have that sense of dread?
Come closer now, you’re almost there
Welcome to the vampire’s lair!
Written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See #31 photo prompt.
Image credit: Art Tower on Pixabay
Little girl tiptoes round the tree
Once I was a girl, just like she
All tousled hair and sun-kissed limbs
I wonder, what became of me?
A life well-lived, a love fulfilled
Time ticked away, my heart was stilled.
But watch, my love, and wait for me
to tiptoe round that self-same tree.
Written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See #30 photo prompt.
Image credit: Majaranda on Pixabay
You danced for me
early that morning
when you walked me home
from the party.
Dawn was breaking,
early morning sun
shone over the river.
Your steps were so light,
we were both so free.
Now you dance no more.
But I at least still have that
early morning memory.
Written in response to Sadje’s What Do You See #28 photo prompt.
Image credit: Zhugher on Pixabay
for Mark and Cat whose wedding would have been tomorrow
but will instead be another day
We’re sorry that lockdown has got in the way
of the planned celebration for your special day.
No feasting or speeches or exchanging of rings,
but thoughts and good wishes and virtual things.
Raising our glasses to you as is the fashion,
just a sip or two since our booze is on ration,
to toast to the future when, come what may,
you’ll have a good one, despite the delay!
Photo credit: Tom the Photographer on Unsplash and clipart.com
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